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Pope: Art expresses the beauty of faith
The creative arts help proclaim the gospel, explore the mysteries of Christian faith and reflect the quest for the “supreme... Read more
Human rights promotion fights totalitarianism, activist says
Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng has asked the international community to support and protect basic human rights and values... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: humor comes from faith in providence
Faith and laughter abounded at the 68th annual Al Smith Dinner as comedian Stephen Colbert joked on politicians, big and... Read more
Vatican consultant to deliver lectures at Steubenville
Italian philosopher and statesman Rocco Buttiglione will deliver lectures at Franciscan University of Steubenville this month, beginning by discussing his... Read more
Malaysian court bars non-Muslims from using term 'Allah'
An appeals court in Malaysia has prohibited non-Muslims from using the word “Allah” to refer to deities, even though it... Read more
After 30 years of growth, Vatican's CTV looks to the future
During the anniversary celebrations of the Vatican's CTV network, leaders within the organization expressed great hopes for the future, and... Read more
Elderly priests, sisters are 'true shrines of holiness,' Pope says
During his daily Mass homily Pope Francis reflected on various biblical figures who experienced difficulty in their old age, and... Read more
Vatican's CTV marks 30 years of service to the Church
The Vatican's leading television network commemorated the 30th anniversary of their foundation by hosting a symposium in Rome in which... Read more
Beauty, art have crucial role in evangelization, priest reflects
Benefactors of the Vatican Museums who have recently gathered in Rome stressed that art is pivotal in the task of... Read more
Monks in Louisiana win lengthy fight to sell caskets
After a long legal fight, the U.S. Supreme Court has let stand a lower court ruling that Benedictine monks in... Read more
Book on Pope Francis to illuminate his context, background
Austen Ivereigh, author of an upcoming book on Pope Francis, says it will help explain the Pope's pastoral approach to... Read more
US bishops welcome end of government shutdown
The end of a two-week shutdown of the federal government was welcomed by both the U.S. bishops and President Barack... Read more
Academics call religion vital to a well-functioning society
Although different belief systems create varying ideas on what's best for a nation, religious freedom is essential for the maintenance... Read more
Synod on family can help renew marriage, English bishop says
Next year’s synod on the family and evangelization is a chance to renew family life and the Catholic vision of... Read more
Priests cannot live chastity without prayer, cardinal stresses
Amid news of sexual misconduct by two local bishops, the Archbishop of Lima says chastity is impossible without prayer and... Read more
Do not reduce the faith to 'moralistic' ideology, Pope warns
During his daily Mass homily Pope Francis reflected on the dangers of following one's own personal, “moralistic” ideology, stressing the... Read more
Oklahoma City archbishop reveals five-year discipleship plan
In an Oct. 7 pastoral letter entitled “Go Make Disciples,” Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City offered to the members... Read more
Springfield diocese offering free legal aid to those in need
An Illinois diocese is launching a volunteer legal services program for the poor in need of legal counsel for civil... Read more
Health and development non-profit expands work to Peru
An Arizona-based international development organization has announced its expansion into Peru to help impoverished rural families who live near the... Read more
Franciscan reform seen in Papal Charities office appointment
Pope Francis' Oct. 12 appointment of Monsignor Diego Ravelli as office chief of the Office of Papal Charities rounds out... Read more
